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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen celebrates with his trophy on the podium after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. AFP

(AFP)

Max Verstappen went from pole position to the top of the podium on Sunday, winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a dominant performance.

It was the second consecutive win for Verstappen, following his victory two weeks ago at the Italian Grand Prix, and his fourth of the season.

Verstappen, from the Netherlands, was never overtaken on the Baku City Circuit.

“I think this weekend has been incredible for us,” the Red Bull driver said.

“Of course, it’s not easy around here,” he added. “It was very windy today, so the car was always moving around a lot, but of course, I’m incredibly happy with this performance’